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It should come as no surprise that the Midwest is home to one of the largest trucking industries in the entire country. Ohio plays a significant role in this. Since it has a relatively flat terrain, it is often considered an easy state for new drivers to start driving in. Whether you want to become a local driver or over-the-road driver, Ohio may have opportunities for you.

Maybe you have professionally driven a truck in Ohio before, and you are ready to find what your next opportunity is in this state. Perhaps you are a new driver who is curious about local companies that hire new truck drivers. Whatever you are looking to get out of your trucking career, you may find what you are looking for in Ohio.

Find out what kind of drivers local companies are looking for and what benefits they offer drivers. You can find all you need in our Ohio trucking job listings below.

$3000 Sign on bonus, INCREASED PAY PER MILE, No set limits on home time, driver determines when and where home time is taken, Christmas and Thanksgiving home time is guaranteed unless driver doesn't want, 2016 or newer Kenworth equipment, 401K with 6% match pretax

Weekend home time, Average earnings of $62,000 with top performers making $80,000 and up, Performance-based pay package, Late model Peterbilt trucks with driver’s name on the door, Over-the-road driving opportunities for experienced drivers and students, We can assist with CDL training choices, No previous driving experience required

Truck driving is a very large industry in Ohio that brings in a lot of money, so you can enjoy the benefits of an established trucking community when you work in this state. According to O*Net, job openings for Ohio truck drivers are expected to grow 8% by the year 2022. Each year, this adds up to over 1600 new jobs (O*Net, 2012). The salary you bring in as an Ohio truck driver depends on the routes you take on and how much experience you have. The average income for an Ohio driver is $39,900 per year (O*Net, 2014).

As you prepare to attend trucking school and begin your career, you may want to keep an eye on local job openings. Numerous employers hire drivers before they've completed their training, so it can be beneficial to know which local companies are hiring. Major employers in Ohio include C.R. England, A & R Transport, Titan Transfer, and Roadrunner Transportation Systems.

Like many other states, Ohio has stringent requirements in place for those that hope to drive a large commercial truck. Before you can independently drive a straight truck or tractor-trailer, you have to have a commercial driver's license in your possession. All licensing goes through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

After mastering basic trucking information and Ohio's many driving laws, you're ready for your written test. You can go to the BMV and take the test, at which point they may give you your learner's permit. This permit is good for six months, so you have plenty of time to get some driving practice in.

Truck driving school really comes in handy here. With your learner's permit, you can work with an experienced truck driving instructor to learn how to maneuver the appropriate vehicle for your license class. Trucking school can give you experience in inspecting and driving your vehicle.

Return to the BMV for your skills test when you are ready. If you pass your skills test, you can get a CDL that is valid for four years.

Networking with other truck drivers and industry leaders may be one of the best things you can do for your career. Putting in the extra time to build a strong network of contacts can help you learn about truck driving job openings, find out about new truck driving laws, and be the first to know about road conditions.

The Ohio Trucking Association is the main trucking organization in this state. Members get access to numerous benefits, including business supplies and tips, toll savings, workers' compensation, and tire discounts.